Drawing instrument
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Sharkskin, Steel, Wood
Measurements
170 mm (Length); 85 mm (W); 30 mm (D)
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1338263
Summary
Brass architect's drawing instruments contained in a black shagreen covered wooden case. Case has hinged lid which is now broken and interior compartments, base missing. Contains black ebony ruler, wide brass ruler, brass folding ruler, pair of brass, steel tipped dividers, brass pencil, brass pointed tool with steel tip, small folding pair of brass dividers, wooden pencil with brass finial and a brass compass.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.